Botanical Description:
Asclepias physocarpa, commonly known as the Balloon Plant or Hairy Balls Milkweed, stands out with its unique balloon-like seed pods, covered in soft spines, giving it its whimsical name.
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The plant can grow up to 6 feet tall, adorned with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Small, fragrant white flowers with a tinge of pink appear in clusters, later giving way to the distinctive inflated seed pods.
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20 Hairy Balls Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias physocarpa) for U.S. & Mexico 2024
Thriving as a perennial in Zones 8–11, Hairy Balls Milkweed (Asclepias physocarpa) reach an impressive height of 32–72″. Also recognized as swan plant, swan milkweed, and, of course, balloon plant, this is a must-have addition to your butterfly garden. More than 20 seeds. Southern US & Northern Mexico.
Benefit to Monarch Butterflies:
Like other milkweeds, the Balloon Plant is a magnet for Monarch butterflies. It serves as a crucial host plant, providing a place for female Monarchs to lay their eggs. Once the caterpillars hatch, they feed on the plant’s leaves, ingesting compounds that make them unpalatable to predators.
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25 Florida-Native Swamp Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias Incarnata) for 2024
Our premium Asclepias Incarnata seeds, originating from our conservation land in Polk County Florida, provide an excellent opportunity to transform your outdoor space into a haven for the mesmerizing Milkweed Butterflies. These seeds offer an effortless way to cultivate a garden sanctuary that supports the life cycle of these delicate and fascinating creatures. These Swamp Milkweed seeds are recommended for USDA Hardiness Zone 9 and the rest of its native range. 25 seeds.